Paul Davis

Cocoa reflections: Amsterdam Cocoa week and Chocoa’s 2024 edition took on major industry issues

The global cocoa sector is under the microscope as never before amid major production challenges that have seen the key confectionery ingredient more than doubling in price within just a year. Kathryn Brand reports from the Amsterdam Cocoa Week events, including Chocoa and the WCF Partnership meeting

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Special feature: Ethical cocoa sourcing under the spotlight

Sustainability standards in cocoa sourcing have remained rightly high on the global agenda. Neill Barston examines the core issues and developments making major headlines

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability

Chocolate and cocoa companies agree to share greater levels of data

A key industry breakthrough has been unveiled at the European Cocoa Association (ECA) forum event, as chocolate and cocoa companies show willingness to share their cocoa farmer data with Ivorian and Ghanaian authorities, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory

Exclusive: Paul Davis European Cocoa Association president interview

Paul Davis, the recently elected president of the European Cocoa Association, has expressed his hopes for the sector ahead of the organisation’s latest forum event taking place in Rome

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability

Exclusive video: European Cocoa Association forum set to address major deforestation, child labour and consumer trends

Paul Davis, the recently elected president of the European Cocoa Association, has expressed his hopes for the sector ahead of the organisation’s latest forum event taking place in Rome, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability

European Cocoa Association confirms new president and executive committee

The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has confirmed Paul Davis, Head of Cocoa at Sucden, as its new president for the next two years, as it continues to engage with key issues impacting on the sector, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability

Cargill president Harold Poelma elected as chairman of the European Cocoa Association

The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has elected Harold Poelma, President of Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, as its chairman for the next two years.

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

Events

Thu

12

Sep

World Confectionery Conference 2024

The World Confectionery Conference is set for its fourth edition on 12 September, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium.

Covering core confectionery, chocolate and snacks markets, the event will feature a high calibre of presentations representing the complete value chain of the industry. The event also incorporates our World Confectionery Awards, which will return once again next year. Catch our dedicated website, www.confectioneryconference.com for full updates including registration.

Tue

24

Sep

ISM Middle East

ISM Middle East is set to take place in a new September date at the World Trade Centre in Dubai, featuring a strong representation of finished products from around the globe.

Tue

5

Nov

Gulfood Manufacturing

The premier show for equipment, systems and ingredients returns once again to the Middle East, in Dubai, highlighting latest annual developments for the region within this core segments. For more details visit gulfoodmanufacturing.com

Tue

10

Dec

Choco Tec

The bi-annual Choco Tec event is set to return to Koelnmesse’s conference centre in Cologne, Germany, showcasing key developments across the value chain of the confectionery sector, which Confectionery Production has continued to play a supporting role. Visit choco-tec.com

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